Untrusted Pointer Dereference Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader
CVE-2018-12799

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Adobe
Status
Adobe Acrobat And Reader Versions 2018.011.20055 And Earlier, 2017.011.30096 And Earlier, And 2015.006.30434 And Earlier
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 August 2018

Summary

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20055 and earlier, 2017.011.30096 and earlier, and 2015.006.30434 and earlier are subject to an untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability. This security flaw can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, posing significant risks to user data and system integrity. Users are strongly advised to update their software to the latest versions to mitigate potential risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2018.011.20055 and earlier, 2017.011.30096 and earlier, and 2015.006.30434 and earlier Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20055 and earlier, 2017.011.30096 and earlier, and 2015.006.30434 and earlier

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041471
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105069
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb18-...
x_refsource_CONFIRM

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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